Green Bean and Mint Salad

• 2 1/2 pounds fresh green beans, blanched and shocked
• 1 red onion, julienned
• 2 cloves garlic, chopped
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh mint
• grated zest and juice of 1 lemon
• 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
• 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
• 1/2 cup sour cream
• 6 dashes Tabasco sauce
• salt
• freshly ground black pepper

1. Place the green beans and red onion in a large bowl.
2. In a small bowl, whisk together the garlic, mint, lemon zest and juice, and mustard.
3. While whisking, slowly add the olive oil and whisk until thick and emulsified.
4. Whisk in the sour cream and Tabasco.
5. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
6. Pour the dressing over the beans and toss well.
7. Refrigerate at least 30 minutes or up to 24 hours before serving.

green beans, red onion, garlic, fresh mint, lemon, mustard, extra virgin olive oil, sour cream, tabasco sauce, salt, freshly ground black pepper

Taken from www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/green-bean-and-mint-salad-recipe.html (may not work)